Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Electrical Engineer – Power Generation (187849)

In the role of Electrical Engineer – Power Generation, you will:

• Have experience within the utility‑scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of supporting power generation design projects, including leading multiple design and engineering projects or administrative tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in power generation and distribution, renewable energy, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance‑of‑plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems.
• Interest or experience in renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is highly desired.
• Mentor junior engineers, develop client relationships, and support marketing activities such as technical proposal writing, fee building, and work‑breakdown‑structure development.
• Possess design and engineer‑in‑record experience with power plant systems.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Protection and control design experience, including setting calculations and electronic file development.
• Instrumentation and Controls experience with DCS and PLC systems.
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning.
• Experience in renewable energy (PV, BESS, etc.) and DER or microgrid projects.
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting firm.
• Willingness to grow into a team lead or section manager role.
• Knowledge of three‑phase electrical power, protection and control design, system grounding, physical design, and related lighting, grounding, instrumentation, and life‑safety systems.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and power‑market‑sector design software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, Easy Power, CYMCAD, PSCAD).
• Conduct work sessions and project meetings; participate in reviews at the project site with the Project Manager and other disciplines; provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Develop project schematic design and contract‑document phase of a project, reviewing documents, writing specifications, and coordinating conflicts.
• Coordinate with affected disciplines on addenda, RFIs, COs, JSAs, and incorporate agreed‑upon changes into project documents.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other engineers, project coordinators, or designers.
• Commitment to being an active participant of an employee‑owned culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
• Previous experience in project execution within the power‑market sector.
• Software skills in Microsoft Office and power‑market‑sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit).
• Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.